East Colorado Springs Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
Discover how Olympic and Paralympic champions are made when you tour this advanced training facility for athletes in numerous disciplines.
The Citadel Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at The Citadel Mall during your visit to Colorado Springs. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or seek out the hiking trails.
Garden of the Gods
Get a taste for the Colorado landscape as you explore this huge city park on your own or during a guided bus or Segway tour.
Pikes Peak
The second-most visited mountain in the world is an easy day trip from Colorado’s capital.
US Air Force Academy
Enjoy a free tour of the military campus where young men and women are trained to be officers in the United States Air Force.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Tour the mountainside zoo to see hundreds of animals in replicas of their natural habitats. Feed giraffes and look down on the animals from a chairlift.
Things to do
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Colorado’s Pikes Peak Highway: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Pikes Peak E-Golf Cart Historic Tour of Manitou Springs
Top hotels in East Colorado Springs
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Very dated and needs lots of attention.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colorado Springs North
Free parking that was lit up at night.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Colorado Springs - South
It's a brand new place so is clean. breakfast is a grab and go. We only stay for 2 nights
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
Good breakfast choices, great staff
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs
Clean room, great breakfast the only thing is now they charge for parking and they want you to pay advance which is great until you check out and they charge you again to park . I’m not sure I’ll be back and I used to really like this hotel
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels
The property is beautiful and the resort is wonderful. And the view! Plenty of things to do but if you want to use the pool or hot tub you have to walk through the large lobby in your suit to get to it, so we unfortunately chose not to for that reason (busy resort with a lot of people and children ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Colorado Springs
Central Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Central Colorado Springs, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Colorado Springs
Downtown Colorado Springs is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Pikes Peak Center and Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum while you're in town.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and Pikes Peak Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Old Colorado City
Old Colorado City is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Simpich Showcase Theatre, a top place to visit in the area.
Gold Hill Mesa
While there might not be top attractions in Gold Hill Mesa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Norris Penrose Event Center and Pikes Peak Center.
Northeast Colorado Springs
While visiting Northeast Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Colorado Springs House of Bounce and Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum.
